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Medal - Universal Exhibition, Paris, France, 1867 Reg. No: NU 22428
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Medal - Universal Exhibition, Paris Prize 1867 (AD)
Mint: Paris
Awarded to: von Mueller, Ferdinand (Baron)
Other Details: In the second half of the 19th century, many Victorians participated in international exhibitions to promote export of their products. Sir Redmond Barry led a Victorian delegation to Paris in 1867, and was awarded this medal. Barry is best remembered for his remarkable influence on the cultural life of Victoria through his role as founder of both the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne Public Library, now the State Library of Victoria. He also founded or helped to found the Athenaeum, the Melbourne Club, the Philharmonic Society, the Royal Society of Victoria and the Melbourne Hospital.
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|Laureate head of Napoleon III facing left, around, NAPOLEON III EMPERUR an in small letters below the head the artist's name H. PONSCARME F.
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|Around on a broad rim formed by a line and bead circle, EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE MDCCCLXVII A PARIS * RECOMPENSES *; at centre, FERDINAND MULLER (sic)
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|Obverse: NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR an in small letters the artist's name H. PONSCARME F.
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A lot of things were on his agenda, but none more important than Piedmont's youngest. He had felt for a while that Piedmont's students needed and deserved a new school and a place for their recreational activities.
Talk had been going around about building a new school for a few years, but Garner wanted to get the ball rolling.
"The idea had been tossed around since the late '70s," he said. "But we couldn't get anybody to support the idea. So I ran on that platform."
After his election in the fall of 1980, the subject of construction of a new school became more serious.
"When I was elected, I was pro education," said Garner. "That opened the opportunity to work with the school board and get the new school started, and that's what we did. We worked with the school superintendent and the city council to make all that happen."
At that time, Dr. John R. Kirkpatrick was superintendent, and Garner's wife, Martha, was on the school board.
In the beginning, Garner faced a lot of opposition. Not everyone thought the city needed a new school. He and the school board never let up and soon plans were set into motion to get a new school built on the 200 Bypass. Construction began in the spring of '81, and the new school opened its doors in the fall of '82.
PHS was one of the first schools ever financed by funds from beer tax.
Kindergarten through six grades are now in the old school building.
Garner was company commander of the Army National Guard's Co. C, 151st Engineer Battalion while he was mayor. That proved to be beneficial for everyone, because he had something else in mind for Piedmont's children.
He'd nursed a dream for years about a place where youngsters could congregate and play sports. He knew he had one more thing to do before he left office.
Garner was instrumental in building a sports complex off the Old Gadsden Highway, not far from the new high school.
"Serving as mayor and guard commander at the same time enabled me to do a lot of things with the city and national guard," he said. "The sports complex was my little pet project."
Brent Morrison, who was city clerk at the time, was hired to handle the finances, and Garner was able to get the state to authorize the national guard to do a lot of the work on the sports complex. The city street department also helped.
"It was a joint effort," said Garner. "We got a grant, and that was the beginning of it. Later on, they built a scout house and pavilion."
Garner ran for a second term but was defeated by James Bennett.
Garner was born in 1941 at his home, 216 S. Center Ave. He was delivered by the late Dr. Thomas VanSant. His parents are the late Hoyt and Corene (Davis) Garner. His sister, Jan, lives in Signal Mountain, Tenn., where she is a realtor.
After graduating from Piedmont High in 1959, Garner attended Auburn for a year. Homesick for his family and friends back in Piedmont, he came home and attended Jacksonville State University for a while. He eventually ended up back at Auburn where he received a degree in business, with a specialty in accounting.
It was at Auburn where he met Martha. He remembers the first time he saw her.
"Oh, she was gorgeous," he said. "I had a mean wolf whistle, but that's the only time I ever used it. A lot of other things didn't work out, but that worked right off the bat, so you never know."
Garner had been in the ROTC and, not long after they married, he was sent to Korea. That was during the Vietnam Conflict. He spent a year there, working at the army ordnance in shipping, receiving and ammunition. After leaving Korean, he was sent to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville to finish out his two year obligation.
He spent the next three years as a supervisor at Goodyear in Gadsden. Then, for two years, he was assistant to city clerk Bill Little. He was offered a job with Allied Mills as a traveling salesman in the feed and poultry business. He did that for the next three years.
During the time he was assistant city clerk, he worked on his master's at JSU. After getting that degree, he thought he'd do something that he'd grown up in. He opened a hardware store, Garner Hardware and Supply in 1975.
Garner's father ran a hardware store for 40 years in Piedmont.
"I grew up in it," he said. "I eventually came back to my growing up. Someone told me one time that if you want to succeed in doing something, you should do something you know about. So having grown up in a hardware store, I thought maybe I should pursue that."
He kept the store open for 32 years. He retired and sold it to Dustin and Cheryl Reid in 2007.
For a while he was a business instructor at Gadsden State and Faulkner State. This had a special meaning for him because as a veteran himself, he was able to teach a lot of veterans who attended his night classes.
Garner is proud of a lot of things, including his 50 year marriage to Martha, their daughter Kelly and his affiliation with the First Baptist Church where he has been chairman of the deacons, chairman of the building grounds and now serves on the personnel board.
"We've done a lot of construction," he said. "We've built a new fellowship hall and a children's wing. Martha and I are involved in the Net Casters. We go out every Monday night and minister to people who might not be in church. We like to find people who don't go now and tell them about Jesus and what it means to be a Christian."
Garner enjoys gardening and his pine plantations.
He's more than pleased with the city's schools and, looking back, can't help but smile at what he was able to accomplish.
"I think Piedmont has one of the best school systems in Alabama," he said. "Martha and I are just proud to have been a small part of it over the years. We love Piedmont and we love the people."
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I must just kill a nigga to go through life
Every day somebody push me to the limit
They think I'm a sucker, but my mom a killer
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Letting shit slide, carry on man, I let it ride
I look you in your face, never stop relaxing
I remember who you are, this a cold distraction
I got a lot of love in my heart but damn, why you do me like that?
All you niggas, you feel me?
You gon' die poor cause your mind sour
Take from another man, you might be dead next hour
Bloody showers, man I let shit slide
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You must not care cause you ready to fly
You got off them drugs now your brains is fried
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Because my niggas playing God'll take you out that shirt
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Nigga run up on me, he fixing to find where it start
The streets is no love, leave you broke and they rich
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"I won the contest in 1998, but nobody remembers that," Griffey said with a smile. "They remember those four home runs Mark McGwire put off the building across the street from Fenway Park.
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Checkin was very quick, the staff was friendly and very helpful in assisting us with our needs. The room were clean, beds were comfortable and even though our room faced the Main Street the outside noise was not bothersome at all.
No complaints. The pool is smaller than it appears in the picture but the kids still enjoyed it.Enjoyed our stay, would recommend it to anyone. ... more
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With a stay at Galt House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Louisville, steps from KFC Yum Center and Riverfront Plaza Belvedere. This hotel is within close proximity of Muhammed Ali Center and Kentucky International Convention Center. Make yourself at home in one of the 1290 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Wireless Internet acce...
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Full service hotel with nice sized rooms and very comfortable bedding. Bathroom amenities are made specifically for the hotel and are of very good quality. Room service quick and food very good from their restaurant. Just a nice place to stay.
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Conveniently located downtown, 1 block away from Kentucky Intl Convention center, Fourth Street Live, Papa John's Stadium, Slugger Museum and many downtown business and attractions. Kentucky Fair Expo and Derby is just 4 miles away. I-65, I-64 and I-71 are just 2 blocks away making it highly accessible to not only business travelers but also leisure traveler...
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It was close to downtown.
There was mold in our bathroom, and the price was excessive for a 2-star hotel.... more
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The location, microwave and refrigerator, free wifi, and the parking. Ease of check-in, check-out.
Wifi didn't work the best, but it was free. We left for the evening and when we came back our room key didn't work. It was frustrating at first, but we went to the front desk and re-magnetized and we got back in our room. The coffee at breakfast was bad.There is a Papa Johns connected to the hotel, it is only a couple blocks from 4th Street and the convention center. All in all, I would recommend this hotel and I would stay there again if I return to Louisville. ... more
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Urban flair blends seamlessly with southern hospitality at Hyatt Regency Louisville. Located in the heart of downtown, Hyatt Regency Louisville features convenient access to numerous business and cultural destinations; Churchill Downs, Louisville Slugger Museum, 4th Street Live!, Humana, Fifth Third Bank. Rooms feature Hyatt Grand Bed, Wi-Fi access, work sta...
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Historic Downtown Hotel with Old World Charm and modern amenities - Home of The Oakroom, Kentucky's only 5 Diamond restaurant. Newly renovated in 2009
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You'll be centrally located in Louisville with a stay at The Brown Hotel, steps from Louisville Palace and close to Muhammed Ali Center. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and Louisville Glassworks. Make yourself at home in one of the 293 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentar...
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Staff was excellent! They were all very helpful, prompt and courteous! Valet was fast as well! The hotel is cery beautiful and well kept!
I understand it's an older hotel and it's supposed to have that old school grandeur but I wasn't a huge fan of the actual room. A bit small and awkward placement of bed right in front of doorOverall great hotel! I got a great deal through priceline so definitely worth the money but I doubt if I would be willing to pay full price for this hotel. My husband on the other hand is a historian and was intrigued and quite impressed and probably would. ... more
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The front desk staff greeted me by name when we returned to the hotel after a day of sightseeing.
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Dear Lone Star Classics,
Well, what started out as a bunch of parts a week ago is now a dream car sitting in my garage. This last week has kind of been a blur but I am slowly recovering. One lap around the block tends to bring you back to reality!
I would like to start off by saying that I think that the Vacation home build is an incredible program. I do not think it could have gone any better and it was an experience that I will never forget. I actually got to build my car and drive it on day seven. I was apprehensive at first, but the end result was a new friend, an AWESOME car and a lot of knowledge. One of my biggest fears with building a car in seven days was that the car would be thrown together with no attention to detail. Nothing could be farther from the truth. From Loctite on every fitting, to the custom made AN fuel lines, the car was put together with the utmost attention to detail. Joel allowed us to work at our own pace. I have to thank my good friend Russell for putting in countless hours on the build. His hard work was paramount to how well the car turned out.
We actually finished the car on the afternoon of day six. I only made it to the corner before I got my first thumbs up from a neighbor. I don't know if the thumb was for the car or the big ass grin on my face. The day would not have been complete without Russell and me seeing what it could do. We found out it can do a lot.
I am still amazed at how many people stopped in the garage to see this car and to just hang out. These cars really are attention getters. I would like to thank Joel for his outstanding work and guidance. He is a true professional. I would also like to thank Brian for the improvements at LSC. The new Wilwood pedals and complete powder coating of metal parts were really a nice touch. If anyone has any questions on the home build I would be happy to answer them. I now know I made the right choice when I chose LSC!
Scott S.
Mandeville, LA
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To: The Lone Star Classic Team
Brian, Joel, Michel, Seth, and Erica
From: John (Jackie) F. (LS427 owner)
Paula N. (other owner, supervisor)
Andy & Vicki L. (Close friends)
Lawson L. (Young Gun)
Just imagine the challenge Lone Star faced when we asked to buy an LS427 in Pasadena, Texas, but build it 250 miles away at a friend's house in the vacation capitol of the south, Fort Worth, Texas. After all, it is called a Vacation Home Build.
Schedules were changing on a daily basis with engine complications, and the only firm date was the wedding we had to be at on Day 8 in Galveston, 275 miles back towards Houston. Brian would just lean back in his chair, smile and say, "We can do that"…..and they did it.
We want to thank Brian and Joel for turning the dream of building a Cobra into a reality in 7 days. This project would have otherwise taken us years to complete.
If you are considering making your dream come true with your own Cobra, then I highly recommend the 7-day build. Complicate it any way you want, Lone Star Classics can make it happen. You get the satisfaction of building your own car and knowing every inch of it, coupled with the knowledge that it is a quality product guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and wind through your hair at a record-setting pace.
Things Joel may never want to hear again:
Ain't nutin for a stepper!
Joel, want some more fruit on a stick?
Come back Joel, the dog doesn't bite!
The screw I dropped fell into oblivion!!!?
Jackie F.
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Jody O. Waco, TX
Roush #1
Dear Lone Star Team,
The Vacation Home Build for LS #424 Roush 01 was completed on Sunday, September 2. Sorry I haven't written sooner, but I have been spending most of my time driving my new GOBRA and getting the smile off my face.
My 15 year old grandson and I went to Ft. Worth for three days to assist in putting the rolling chassis together on August 23rd - 25th. Joel then delivered it to the Snake Pit in Waco on Monday the 27th for the start of the Vacation Home Build. After an intense week, and in spite of our help, the Roush 427 SR fired off when we touched the ignition switch on day 7.
During the week, Joel performed his magic. I can't say enough about Joel's expertise and professionalism. He took a lot of time with explanations for my grandson as well as keeping me focused on the task and helping find the lost wrenches. Thanks Joel!
The Home Build was underestimated by me but I believe is the only way to go if you want to get the car completed in a short period of time with few complications. After starting the car and tightening up a gas line, radiator hose, and oil pan drain, I have done nothing but refuel and drive. I now have over 600 miles on the car and what my wife Nancy says is a permanent grin on my face.
The current LS427 contains modifications which correct most of the concerns I have seen addressed on the LS forum over course of the past year. Those that have not been corrected I understand are currently under study by the LSC staff to be positive future modifications.
These actions are some of the reasons I chose Lone Star Classics. Of course having what I believe is the best product on the market for the money and certainly for me the availability of the Home Build and the numbered Roush models all contributed to my decision to purchase the LS427.
The GOBRA went on its first road trip yesterday when we drove to pick up the paint sample panels. The 180 mile round trip was completed with no problems
Sincere thanks again to the LSC staff and the members of the LS forum for your past actions.
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What a blast! My Vacation Home Build was one of the greatest experiences ever! I'm a car enthusiast who has longed for a Cobra in my garage for decades. However, I had no experience building a car. While I don't mind performing the occasional automotive maintenance, I've never considered myself a mechanic who could fine tune a race car or build a car from scratch. Additionally, I knew this project would take an enormous amount of time, and I wanted to drive it before I retired. So, when I read about the new program Lone Star was offering, I decided to go for it, and I called to schedule my Vacation Home Build. I was more excited than a kid on Christmas Eve, but a bit apprehensive as well. Thankfully, Joel was there to guide me thru the whole process. With his expertise, my role was to do what he asked me to do, learn, and have lots of fun. I learned more in those 6 days than I could have ever imagined. Who would have thought on day one with the body sitting in my front yard that on day 6, I would drive the fully assembled car around the block. It's a far cry from my friends who have spent as many as 7 years building theirs. If you've always dreamed of owning a Cobra, then the best way is through the Lone Star Vacation Home Build Program. Now, the only decision left is what color to paint it and I'll be good to go.
Rich B.
North Carolina
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We finished building our Lone Star Classics LS427 recently using the Vacation Home Build program. It was the best! The car builder, Joel, was absolutely wonderful. He had the patience of a saint, and he kept us as busy as we wanted to be, and always allowed us to take as long as needed on the jobs we were doing, while making sure we weren't falling behind schedule. This program is ideal for anyone who doesn't have the time, the tools, the knowledge, or the patience to attempt to build a Cobra on their own. My son and I built our LS427 during my son's spring break from high school, and had a great time every step of the way. It was really exciting when the engine fired up for the first time, and maybe more so when we drove it down our street 6 days later! What a special feeling to know we built this car ourselves. On a job interview last week my son was asked "What was the most exciting thing you've done in the last 3 years?", and he quickly answered it was building the Cobra! I'd recommend the Vacation Home Build to everyone considering building their own Cobra. Where else can you build your own car at your own home with your friends and family? Thank you for coming up with such a great program, the experience was priceless!
Darin M.
Mission Viejo, Ca.
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Dear Brian,
We would like to extend our thanks to you for the past 8 years of excellent service you've provided us. We purchased our Lone Star Classic LS427 from you in July of 1999....one of your first sales! You were so helpful through every step of the process: creating a custom engine, building the car, answering our hundreds of phone calls, and finally delivery. It was a blast driving it back from Texas to Michigan. There were a lot of admirers along the way. (Especially every time we stopped for gas.) We learned quickly that the car gave us a sort of "celebrity status". It certainly is a beauty!
Over the next 8 years, we spent many sunny days enjoying our LS427. We often cruised with fellow Cobra owners causing an instant parade wherever we went. There were trips around the state, a cruise to Ohio to meet with 300 other Cobra enthusiasts, and also a weekend driving through the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina. It was always an adventure.
As of Spring 2007, we have sold our car. Our interests & hobbies have changed and we're moving on. You have not lost a customer, it's just that we don't own a Lone Star Classic at this time. We'll miss the Cobra, but we're left with so many great memories. We feel we've passed it on to someone who will get a chance to experience all that we did in such a fine car. It was built to be driven, and what a ride it was!
Thanks for everything Brian!
Marty & Lisa Grennier
Everyone at Lone Star has been very supportive with great guidance and great assistance when I called in. My son James and I built it together and even my wife Marilyn decided to join in. We are excited with the overall quality and performance of our LS427. We really enjoyed using all new parts vs. searching for donor parts. The build gave me satisfaction of putting my own car together and gave my son and me a fun chance to bond.
Thanks for everything,
Roy, Marilyn, & James Brehm
Spring, TX
I have been having a blast cruising with the local hot rodders and weekend drives in the mountain countryside. Your staff has been fantastic both by phone and in person, Execs to Worker Bees! The completeness of the Lone Star kit was big plus. Brenda, (my wife) is a good engine builder who did a great job and both of us are very happy with the finished product. Keep up the good work. I am proud to be a Lone Star owner and have nothing but positive comments to anyone who asks.
Outrageous! Proud to own & drive!
Yours Truly,
David Bunning
Rock Springs, WY
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In a recent Forbes.com op-ed, professors Bruce Kogut, Patrick Bolton and Tano Santos argue that in order to be effective, a good regulatory system must distinguish between prevention and resolution. The current system, they say, has failed to do so, instead relying on "stop gap" prevention measures.
Kogut, Bolton and Santos say that the current system failed to follow the principles of crisis prevention by allowing incentives to become misaligned, creating risk-blind structural silos and failing to require the disclosure of risk exposure, particularly in the case of credit default swaps. The solution, they propose, is the creation of a new entity — the Crisis Resolution Board. They write:
A new regulatory system must also be capable of crisis resolution, because the hallmark of modern financial crises is that the limits of institutions and markets quickly bleed into one another, and the problem rapidly takes on a global scale. The data show that as the most recent crisis hit, all the crickets began to sing in harmony — all markets behaved erratically simultaneously. A "regulator of regulators" — which we will call the Crisis Resolution Board — should be charged with monitoring and responding to systemic risks.
The Crisis Resolution Board cannot be merely an honorary posting. Effective intervention by the Crisis Resolution Board will require social capital — crises always rely upon the personal knowledge among the players. Thus, this oversight board should include the chiefs of the Treasury, Fed and an FSA regulatory agency, as well as industry and investor representatives. In addition, the board must have more than global access to data — it must have knowledge of the global exposure and the systemic risk provided by a research staff that continually tests its instruments against the dynamic evolution of markets.
Concretely, what would the Board do? First, it will have power to monitor the exposure of all financial institutions and markets, and to issue early warning signals. This is hardly a radical idea. The IMF plays a similar role at the global level in monitoring national reserves. The role is clearly feasible for a national regulator and will lead to a strengthening of global financial market coordination.
Second, like any good fire brigade, which has a deep respect for plumbing, when things get hot the board will ensure that the financial markets' plumbing is functioning. Markets depend on brokerage, exchanges and settlement. That's their plumbing, and it's also the key to systemic risk. It must be charted and tracked globally if we are to know what to do when the next crisis comes.
Regulatory reform should seek to distinguish between crisis prevention and crisis resolution. Prevention relies upon a tripartite structure and clear rules of accountability. Crisis resolution demands an integrated approach to systemic risk. Both structures are required and yet, no country has yet to design such a system. This is the time to do so.
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In the 1600s, coffee beans traveled in cargo holds, sometimes for up to six months, from India to Europe on slow sailing ships; they were stowed away in wet, damp conditions with no access to fresh air or sunlight. By the time they arrived in Europe, they were swollen and yellowed; the Europeans, not knowing any different, brewed and enjoyed them. They loved the sweetly fermented brew that had intriguing earthy and well balanced flavors.
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Smooth low acidity
July 7, 2012
Really liked this due to it being low acidity, was having health issues with high acidity coffees and was searching for a low acidic like this one. Will continue to drink coffee has I have done for many years, especially with all the health benefits there are of consuming coffee.
Hanoch Cohen
Rochester, New York
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A Treasure
February 25, 2012
Few people are aware of 'monsooned' coffee, and even fewer have visited the fearsome Malabar Coast of India. Enjoy this superior coffee; there is nothing like it in the world.
Debora Hadeen
Slidell, Louisiana
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Coffee is wonderfully smooth
February 22, 2012
The coffee was a gift to a special friend who had tasted this coffee in the past and found it to be smooth and strong. I found this one and hoped that it would match his memory of that earlier coffee. He found it to be exactly how he remembered it. My taste of it was also smooth and strong with low acidity. Will purchase more. There was an issue with the delivery - FedEx did not pick up the order quick enough. CoffeeAM did refund the expedited shipping costs and will take the matter up with FedEx.
Gainesville, FL
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Kick starts my day
January 6, 2012
This was absolutely fabulous, nice and strong.
Hillsborough, NJ
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Earthy and exotic
November 15, 2011
With a creamy richness, low acidity and an earthy flavor this is my favorite bean. I use this to produce artisanal biscotti for my customers.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
A deliciously earthy yet creamy and smooth coffee.
September 23, 2011
I have been in love with Indian Monsooned Malabar coffee for the last 15 years. Very hard to find, and under appreciated. You will love this coffee. And the price is phenomenal!
Tulsa, OK
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Auromatic and full. Wonderful favor.
September 20, 2011
I typically like a coffee that is full bodied but not acidic. This one hits the spot perfectly. This variety and Indian My Sore are my favorites.
Stonington, CT
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
August 17, 2011
I love this coffee. It's always on my reorder list.
Just me
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great coffee
March 5, 2014
Love this coffee smooth yet full body
College Station, TX
3 Stars
February 26, 2014
We had fallen in love with this after the first 2 lbs. we bought separately, and decided to make it our main brew. We ordered the 5 lb. bag and it was a huge disappointment. It's difficult to believe we got the same coffee as our previous two small orders.
Oceanside, California
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
One of my Favorites
January 6, 2014
I got this in the World Tour Sampler Pack. All though everything was delicious, something about this particular bean, and roast stood out. It was very delicious, and i have since purchased 2 more bags as gifts for friends who love it.
3 Stars
So So...
December 27, 2013
I was expecting more from this unusual coffee since it's processed for 16 weeks to recreate its original uniqueness. A fair cup to be sure but Coffee AM offers far superior choices.
Tacoma Wa
3 Stars
December 3, 2013
We thought this coffee tasted rather flat and uninteresting.
Indianapolis, IN
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Pretty darn good
November 20, 2013
I prefer my Indian coffee to be a little brighter and more acidic than this, but since I haven't been able to find that for years, this is just fine. Full-bodied and smooth, with that distinctive roasty/nutty Indian flavor, this is not my every day coffee but is a very nice change of pace.
Greene, R.I.
3 Stars
not bad
September 10, 2013
I tried the Malabar, and its not bad if you like strong coffee, I prefer a lighter roast but figured I would give it a try. its a more full bodied than I liked. so I used less beans and it made it better.,so far this coffee has been my least favorite . but all the others I've tried have been awesome!!!
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
July 1, 2013
First time i've tasted this bean & I'll be back for more interesting history check it out billw....
Maya Tarim
Uncasville, connecticut
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Coffee from India is best in the world
June 24, 2013
Coffee AM Is the only source I know of good Indian coffee. Service is always prompt and reliable.
Brandon, Vermont
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
unique and delicious
June 10, 2013
Really enjoyed the special flavor of this coffee grown in monsoon season. Smooth and distinctive-I will look forward to its next availability!
Mexico Doug
Sun Belt
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
An opinionated coffee
April 27, 2013
I gave 4 stars, but really this coffee will have two groups of people with no one on the fence. That would be a 2-3 star group and a five+ star group. So be sure before you order that the coffee that your palate appreciates: * strength - no mistake, this IS coffee and not some other mellow look-alike * "earth tones" = strength of mud to some but!: = sensory kick with lingering, neutral grind taste (like a delicious coffee mouthwash) * acidity is swamped by different tastes caused by post-harvest treatment in the elements * medium roast might fool you with these beans to think it was taken further - it wasn't The exposure to the elements of this coffee actually starts a subset of changes before roast which are somewhat realated to roasting with a hint of fermentation thrown in. Don't be scared by the word fermentation, some of the costliest coffees undergo selective fermentation to get their distinct flavors and this is controlled. But it moves the final tones completely and I believe give the medium roast some characteristics normally found by roasting slightly longer. Hidden in this coffee is a sweetness caused by a somewhat greater expression of smaller sugars before roast (from the fermentation in the monsooning), though a bitter tone develops at the same time. So it is not really a 'bitter' coffee, but rather a coffee that comes across with stong tones across the board. If you are bitter intolerant, I doubt you'll like it, though. I think it would be fun to have two fresh cups of coffee - this and a mild Kona side by side, start with the Kona and then zing yourself with this one midway to really appreciate the differences in coffees. I bet people that love the taste of beer would enjoy this coffee but that is just some idle mulling. I don't particularly go for such enhanced tones, but I highly recommend you try it once to see since in my case it had me taste just how diverse coffees can be. Perhaps on a dreary London morning when the fish and chips are blah, this would be just the cup to kick off a boring day.
Fairfax, VA
3 Stars
Not as flavorful as I thought
April 27, 2013
I was a bit disappointed with the medium to weak flavor, but then I like strong coffee a lot. Some of my friends did like it just because of its not being as strong.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Cup of Coffee!
April 18, 2013
great smooth cup of coffee and the low acidity was a plus.
Judy Colella
United States
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
April 18, 2013
This was the most unusual - and pleasurable - experience I've ever had with coffee. The flavor is rich, almost earthy, smooth and delicious. The grounds are, in fact, somewhat moist and it brews beautifully. I've already recommended it to all my coffee-loving friends and acquaintances, and encourage everyone to try at least order of this unique, lovely beverage.
Charlotte, NC
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Very respectable
January 21, 2013
As low-acid coffees go, this one is a notch above, with better balance, and smooth without sacrificing flavor. Did not find this coffee bitter or harsh.
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
India Monsooned Malabar
August 5, 2012
I have tried almost every coffe you have and this one is going to the top of my list. Love the aroma and the aftertaste of the coffee. Perfect.
1 Stars
Over-roasted (burnt), oily beans
July 20, 2012
I was impressed with easy ordering and fast shipping. Unfortunately, the black, oily beans I received smelled and looked like something you'd buy at Starburnt. I purchase India Monsooned locally each week from a fresh roaster in the city. I have also enjoyed it from another fresh roaster in Boston. My local shop was out so decided to try somewhere else. Normally, the smell of the beans make my mouth water when I open the bag and they are a beautiful toasty brown color and dry. This product, has a horribly bitter and over roasted smell and taste. I use a French Press and tried grinding the beans even more coarsely but to no avail. The unique earthy flavor that I love was replaced with a sour, bitter taste. Extreme bummer.


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MG 495 Business Policy
Van Hoesen, Garrett
Senior Instructor of Management/Online Faculty
Bachelor of Science in Finance (BS) - Laverne UniversityMasters of Business Administration (MBA) - Golden Gate University
Office Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Office Hours
Online (at a minimum) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 PM EST through 11:00 PM EST and Sunday 6:00 PM EST through 9:00 PM EST
Daytime Phone
Other Phone
717-265-5326 (Cell)
Garrett.Van email@example.com
Semester Dates
3/16/09 through 5/10/09
Class Days
Class Time
EN306B and completion of business/management core or permission of the instructor
Credit Hours
Textbooks can be purchased through the MBS bookstore
Additional Resources:
McAfee Memorial Library - Online information, links, electronic databases and the Online catalog. Contact the library for further assistance via email or at 800-270-4347.Career Counseling - The Career Development Center (CDC) provides services for all stages of career development. The mission of the CDC is to provide the career planning tools to ensure a lifetime of career success.Park Helpdesk - If you have forgotten your OPEN ID or Password, or need assistance with your PirateMail account, please email email@example.com or call 800-927-3024Resources for Current Students - A great place to look for all kinds of information http://www.park.edu/Current/.Advising - Park University would like to assist you in achieving your educational goals. Please contact your Campus Center for advising or enrollment adjustment information.Online Classroom Technical Support - For technical assistance with the Online classroom, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call the helpdesk at 866-301-PARK (7275). To see the technical requirements for Online courses, please visit the http://parkonline.org website, and click on the "Technical Requirements" link, and click on "BROWSER Test" to see if your system is ready.FAQ's for Online Students - You might find the answer to your questions here.
Educational Philosophy:
Learning Outcomes: Core Learning Outcomes
All Park University courses must include a core assessment that measures the course's Core Learning Outcomes. The purpose of this assessment is to determine if expectations have been met concerning mastery of learning outcomes across all instructional modalities.
For this course, the core assessment is a Comprehensive Final Examination to be administered in all sections of MG495. This exam is worth at least 30 percent of the student's final grade and will test students' mastery of the Core Learning Outcomes (as listed on this syllabus) through definitions, essay, and/or multiple choice questions.
This core assessment is a CLOSED BOOK, CLOSED NOTES comprehensive examination that must be administered and proctored in the classroom and may not be given as a take-home examination. Students should not have access to the exam or its questions before it is administered. The duration of the exam can be no longer than two hours.
No calculators, computers, or materials other than a writing instrument may be used for the exam; this applies to all students, regardless of whether the exam is for on-line or face-to-face students. Completion of the exam is strictly individual; students may not work in groups to complete the exam.
Link to Class RubricClass Assessment: The class assessment will be comprised of completing written case analyses (five required), responses to weekly discussion questions, classroom participation and two examinations. The midterm examination is an open book examination. The comprehensive final is NOT a take-home test and is a closed book and closed notes proctored examination.
Weekly Discussion Questions
See course schedule & overview
Written Case Analyses (five cases @ 60 points each)
Midterm Examination
Week 4
Final Examination (Proctored)
Week 8
Throughout the course
Information on the proctored Final examination - The comprehensive final is not a take-home test and is a closed book and closed notes proctored exam. Failure to take the final proctored exam will result in an automatic "F" grade for the course. It will be the responsibility of the student to arrange for an acceptable proctor, by the end of the 5th week of the term. Guidelines for selecting an acceptable proctor can be found at the Park University Website. For proctored examinations, photo identification is required at the time of the test. An examination will be taken in person during the 8th week of instruction at one of the Park University sites around the country or at an alternative location approved by your Instructor where Park University sites are not available.
The final grade for students will be based on the overall average of homework and tests taken during the course. The proctored final exam must address only material which the student has been taught in class.
The course grade for students will be based on the overall average of homework and tests taken during the course in accordance with the weighting of the various requirements as stated in the syllabus.
All final exams in all School of Business and Management courses will be comprehensive and will be closed book and closed notes. They will constitute 30% of the total course grade and will not be a take-home exam. They will be completed during the test week in the period designated by the registrar or by the Proctor in the case online courses. If calculators are allowed, they will not be multifunctional electronic devices that include features such as: phones, cameras, instant messaging, pagers, and so forth. Electronic Computers will not be allowed on final exams unless an exception is made by the Dean of the School of Business and Management.
Basically, late work is NOT accepted. However, there may be cases where deviation may be allowed. The major point is that late work should be the exception and not the rule and will only be accepted on a case by case basis with prior instructor approval. Therefore, the following applies to ALL late work, unless prior arrangements have been made with and approved by the instructor: All late work will be downgraded at the discretion of the instructor, up to 20 percent of the value of the assignment depending on how late the assignment is submitted. Late submittal of discussion postings is not allowed except in unusual circumstances and with the prior approval of the instructor. No late work will be accepted after the end of week 8. Unless all required work is submitted, the student could receive a failing grade for the course. N.B.: Since this is a "CASE STUDY" Course, failure to complete all the case studies (COULD) result in failure of the course!!
Classroom Rules of Conduct:
This course is offered on-line, over the Internet, using the eCollege On-line computer service. Students are expected to devote a minimum of two hours per class week participating in this course. This can be accomplished by being logged on to the classroom and reviewing/commenting on the discussion inputs from fellow students; posting your own assignments, along with visiting different web sites listed in the "References" part of the course and others that might be identified in the weekly case hints. This time also should include the "off-line" preparation of student's responses to be posted in the classroom.
A class week is defined as the period of time between Monday and Sunday. The first week begins the first day of the semester and ends at midnight MDT/MST (as applicable) the following Sunday. Subsequent weeks will begin and end the same way. Assignments scheduled for completion during a class week should be completed and successfully submitted to the dropbox, or emailed, so that they are in my hands on the due date. (PLEASE only use email as a last resort!). If you ever have problems transmitting your assignments to me, telephone me or email me immediately, and we will get the problem solved. Just because your computer breaks is NO EXCUSE for you to be late in submitting your work to me. Libraries have computers with Internet access, and there are tons of places that have fax capability.
Homework - Will consist of conducting a case analyses of assigned weekly cases, posting responses to a weekly discussion question(s) located in the classroom thread, and making a peer responses to other student's discussion question postings. (If there are two discussion questions for a given week, then you must make a peer response to each discussion question.
Discussion Questions –The discussion questions for weeks 1 thru 4 will be researched and responded to as an individual effort. For the discussion questions for weeks 5 thru 8, the class will be divided into groups to afford students the opportunity to engage in group decision making.
Case Analysis - As the course description states, Business Policy is a series of business cases. The ability to do well in this course requires that you are able to analyze and discuss real business situations. These cases are used to provide vicarious business experiences. They provide the real-world data necessary to understand strategic management concepts. Whether or not you have been introduced to the case method, the purpose of this discussion is to help you prepare cases more effectively. Some of you may discover that many of the reports you have prepared for the organization for which you work will look remarkably like the case reports you will prepare for this course. Good case preparation requires mastering three essential skills. First, analyze the business situation thoroughly and systematically.
Second, ideas must be presented as logically structured arguments. This forces you to build the report with a strong foundation so that its recommendations follow from the material that precedes them.
Third, communicate the report effectively. All three components must be present for the case report to be as complete as possible. Strategy cases require several types of analysis dealing with interrelated problems. In Business Policy cases you are not afforded the luxury of looking at only one portion of a company; you must consider the entire company. Try to adopt the role of a CEO and become a strategic manager. Each firm exists in an environment presenting opportunities and threats for the business. Treating the firm as a set of complementary capabilities and people brought together to fulfill an overall mission is the basic approach of business policy. Depending on how these capabilities and people are combined defines the relative strengths and weaknesses of the firm. However, only certain strengths give the firm a differential advantage. Identifying these competitively relevant factors is a critical part of the analysis. As the CEO, you will evaluate the viability of a firm's strategy and if deficient, consider and choose from alternative strategies so that the firm fits its environment and can achieve its objectives.
Tools that you should and are expected to use to assist you in your analysis of the cases are:
Preparing Business Policy Cases - When writing a Business Policy case report, at least seven steps are necessary, and this format MUST be followed:
1. Evaluation of current objectives and current strategy. This is the first critical step in the process. If you don't know the target (or targets) it is impossible to logically proceed. What is the firm trying to accomplish (their goals) and how are they going about doing this?
2. The company's current strengths and weaknesses. This permits the identification of the current differential advantages and disadvantages. What do they do well and what do they not do so well?
3. Analysis of current environmental opportunities and threats. This requires an in-depth analysis of the current business environment of the company. What opportunities are there for them in their industry or others that they may take advantage of? What is their competition or the government or the economy doing that can harm them?
4. Stakeholder analysis. This is a systematic review of the various stakeholders in the firm. Stakeholders are any group of folks (customers, employees, suppliers, etc (lots of different groups) that are or can be impacted by what our firm does.
5. Identifying current problems. Use all of the previous analyses to determine if the current strategy is consistent with the external environment. This includes both parts of the external environment: direct and indirect. What "snakes" are there that can "bite" us?
6. Alternative strategies. This is the opportunity to develop several alternative strategies for the firm. This is not a pie in the sky approach to strategy building. It is necessary to compare the alternative strategies with the firm's objectives, look carefully at the competitive advantages of the firm, the risk involved, and if the alternatives can be implemented. What can we do differently than what we are doing now?
7. Recommendations. Straightforward, clear cut approaches should be at the heart of this section. What do you recommend that we do from what you proposed in item #6 above?
NOTE: I will post a document in the doc sharing are of the course titled "Case Analysis Guidance." Please print this document, and use it to assist you in preparing every case study!
Format Requirements - Business Policy reports must adhere to the following requirements. 1. The case reports will consist of two separate items, a cover memo and written report. The cover memo is also known as the Executive Summary (ES), which is addressed to the CEO of the company. Restrict the memo to one page single-spaced. Two or three paragraphs are sufficient to briefly describe the problems analyzed. Explain your evaluation methodology and then summarize the recommendations. The written report should also be single-spaced with normal margins and spacing. When you submit your case study, please include the ES and the case study in one file. 2. Quantitative information can usually be placed in exhibits or appendices at the end of the report.
Course Topic/Dates/Assignments:
Week 1: Basic Concepts of Strategic Management
Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87Academic honesty is the prerequisite for academic study. Academic dishonesty is inimical to the spirit of a learning community. Hence, Park University will not tolerate cheating or plagiarism on tests, examinations, papers, and other course assignments. Students who engage in such dishonesty may be given failing grades or expelled from Park University.
Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 87Plagiarism, the appropriation or imitation of the language or ideas of another person and presenting them as one's original work, sometimes occurs through carelessness or ignorance. This does not make it less serious. However, students who are uncertain about proper documentation of sources should consult their course faculty member. If you quote or paraphrase someone else's work you must give the source credit through a footnote. Ignorance is no excuse. Do not simply download the contents of a web page or an article from the web into your paper. Do not misrepresent someone else's work as your own. Such actions constitute academic dishonesty. When you quote a source be sure to provide the proper citation following the APA Manual recommendations. Failure to heed this warning will result in a grade of 0 for that assignment, a grade of F for the course, and notification of the appropriate academic dean for further disciplinary actions. Again, if you are uncertain about proper documentation of sources, please e-mail me.
Attendance Policy:Instructors are required to maintain attendance records and to report absences via the online attendance reporting system.
Park University 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog Page 89-90
Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .
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The 2012 MAC champion Golden Flashes (37-17, 24-3) matched Kent State's 1992 championship team for the most MAC victories in a single season. Kent State will be the No. 1 seed in MAC Tournament and will face No. 8 seed Buffalo (18-34, 10-16 MAC) next Wednesday (May 23) at All Pro Freight Stadium in Avon, Ohio. Time of Wednesday's first pitch will be announced Monday (May 21). The Flashes enter the postseason having won 28 of their last 35 games – including 17 of their last 19. Kent State pulled out a 5-4 walk-off thriller over the Bulls on April 6 at Schoonover Stadium and followed it up with a 6-3 come-from-behind win the next day and another 6-3 win in the Sunday series finale.
Saturday's game was a classic pitcher's duel in which Kent State produced just enough offense in the bottom of the fourth inning after Akron took a 1-0 lead in the top half by way of a leadoff home run over the left field wall by sophomore second baseman Tyler Begun. Kent State answered back in the home half, though, as junior center fielder Evan Campbell (Beloit, Ohio) hit a leadoff single down the left field line to break up Akron senior right-handed Alex Loftin's perfect game bid. Senior catcher David Lyon (Emporium, Pa.) – arguably the most clutch hitter in Kent State – sent a triple into deep left center to tie the game. Junior first baseman George Roberts (Summerhill, Pa.) broke the tie by serving up a sacrifice fly to center to allow Lyon to tag up and score.
"David came up big for us," said eighth-year head coach Scott Stricklin. "He hit a triple into the gap to get that big RBI and got us going. George followed with a great at-bat to help give us the win."
Akron threatened in the top of the eighth when senior catcher Ivory Alexander was hit by a pitch with one out and then stole second, but Kent State senior shortstop Jimmy Rider (Venetia, Pa.) made yet another of his patented spectacular defensive plays by keeping freshman shortstop Matt Rembielak's hit back up the middle on the infield to prevent Alexander from scoring the tying run.
"It's fitting that Jimmy Rider made the play that saved the game for us," said Stricklin. "Great players find a way, and that's what Jimmy did. It was a back-breaking play for Akron. It's been fun to watch Jimmy do that for four years."
Loftin retired 14 of Kent State's final 15 batters, but the 2-1 lead was enough for the Flashes as Kent State sophomore right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Skulina (Strongsville, Ohio), freshman southpaw reliever Brian Clark (Munroe Falls, Ohio), redshirt freshman righty Josh Pierce (Avon, Ohio) and junior right-handed closer Casey Wilson (Sagamore Hills, Ohio) combined to keep the Zips off of the scoreboard the rest of the way.
Skulina worked six innings and struck out five to earn his team-leading ninth pitching victory of the season and improve to 9-2 on the season. Wilson pitched a perfect ninth inning to nail down his sixth save of the season.
Loftin was saddled with the loss for Akron, falling to 3-4 on the season despite limiting Kent State to only two hits. He struck out four.
Central Michigan 3, Western Michigan 2
MOUNT PLEASANT - Central Michigan scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning Saturday to clinch its series over rival Western Michigan, 3-2.


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But before rushing home for the holidays, the women of Celtic Woman — Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt — stopped by the Anniston Performing Arts Center Friday night to spread a little Celtic cheer.
"Y'all don't know how happy we are to back in Alabama," Agnew told the audience in an accent that sounded exactly like a very Irish voice doing a very bad impression of a Southern drawl.
Presented by Knox Concerts Series, the show was billed as a low maintenance version of the group's usually high-end productions, trading elaborate costume changes and set design for orchestra accompaniment. It turned out to be a fair trade.
From the opening number, "Carol of the Bells," the ladies' simple entrance and (relatively) understated black evening gowns were overshadowed by the power of their crystal clear voices rising over the full orchestra. And it proved indicative of the evening ahead.
Agnew's Southern accent notwithstanding, each performance was a flawless showcase of some new nuance of the group's talent.
Lambe's sad, sweet interpretation of "Auld Lang Syne" brought more than a few to tears with its raw emotion. Meanwhile, an upbeat take on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" gave the traditionally mournful tune a joyful edge. And on a classic rendition of "White Christmas," the ladies managed to create a vintage sound to evoke memories of Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen.
The one regret in a delightful evening was the reining in of Nesbitt's famously high-energy performance. The limited space afforded after accommodating a full orchestra on stage didn't allow the fiddle player to perform with quite the same abandon as seen in past performances. The audience hardly seemed to notice, though. When Nesbitt took the stage alone for one of the traditional Irish jigs she's known and loved for, the crowd immediately took their cue and clapped along for the light-hearted interlude.
Despite the sold-out crowd, the PAC's low stage — discreetly decorated with evergreen and a sprinkling of white lights — made for intimate surroundings to witness the uplifting and unblemished Christmas spectacular.
If the Celtic women return home with as much holiday spirit as they shared with their audience Friday, Ireland is in for a very merry Christmas.